- Job's View, a proposed 395-home development that could impact residents in the Johnson Lane and Stephanie Way areas was the topic at a special meeting organized by developer Bill Merrill. Page A1
- The ninth annual Candlelight Vigil to commemorate the victims of domestic violence who have lost their lives and those who are still in abusive relationships will be 6 p.m. Monday. Page A1
- The trial of a 25-year-old Bay area man may go to the jury today. Justin Ready is claiming he was in fear for his life when he slashed two Harrah's casino security guards on Nov. 27, 2005. He faces two counts of attempted murder. Page A1
- Judi the Manners Lady showed Scarselli Elementary School students the importance of good manners in her presentation of "Being Cool with the Golden Rule" on Thursday. Page A1
- Candidates outnumbered voters at a Topaz Ranch Estates candidates night held Wednesday. Page A2
- Genoans are signing a petition in support of Town Manager Tom Peters, whose last day is today. They plan on presenting the petition to the Genoa Town Board at the regular meeting on Tuesday. Page A2
- The cause of a fire that destroyed a Genoa home will remain a mystery. East Fork Fire Investigator Capt. Terry Taylor said there was too much damage to determine the fire's cause. Page A2
- An Indian Hills man is accused of assaulting his tenant with a replica of a medieval ax. Klint Scott Putnam, 33, was booked into jail Tuesday. Page A3
- Alpine County Creek Day gives residents an opportunity to participate in preserving the county's creeks and rivers. Page A11
- Teacher and advocate Tina Hutton said horses and kids make a special kind of magic. Those attending a seminar Sunday got to see a little of that magic up close, as five children took their first steps toward becoming accomplished equestrians. Page B1
- On Oct. 7, two groups will gather at Minden Park for some seasonal fun. The artists in the community are holding their annual Scarecrow Festival and the Family Support Council of Douglas County will offer customers a chance to build their own costumes at the Costume Patch. Page B1
- Gardnerville's Old Town Days returns Oct. 7-8 with Civil War living history camps, breakfast, hay and pony rides, a barbecue and entertainment by David John and the Comstock Cowboys. Also included are Union and Confederate battles and a dance. Page B1
- The annual Fall Family Family Festival Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 7. The event, sponsored by Douglas County 4-H and the parks and recreation department, features carnival booths, a fun-run relay race, silent auction, food and a costume contest. Page B1
- The Record-Courier is offering the public a chance to submit photos for the 2007 Carson Valley Almanac. The catch is it has to be of something happening on Oct. 25. Page B1
- The Douglas girls' golf team pulled off a huge upset Tuesday afternoon, winning the Sierra League match at Washoe Golf course in a tiebreaker against Reno. Page C1
- The Douglas football team will play next week's "home" game against South Tahoe at Whittell High School Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Page C1
- The Douglas volleyball team swept Hug in three games Tuesday. Page C1
